Course syllabus

 

Summer School, 2018

15 points

 
Course Convenor: 

Dr Tiopira McDowell t.mcdowell@auckland.ac.nz

 Teacher:

Dr Tiopira McDowell t.mcdowell@auckland.ac.nz

And guest lecturers (subject to change):

Dr Jennifer Martin

Paora Sharples 

Hone Sadler

Professor Tracey McIntosh

Dr Arapera Ngaha

Professor Linda Nikora

Professor Margaret Mutu

Associate Professor Papaarangi Reid

Course delivery format:

2 hours of lectures and 1 hour of tutorial per day on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

(Timetable and room details can be viewed on Student Services Online)

 Summary of Course Description:              

MĀORI 130 is an introduction to the Māori world: it is taught in the English language using some Māori language terms that you will get to learn during the course. It is suitable for students from a range of disciplines and backgrounds, from absolute beginners to those with extensive knowledge of Māori language and culture.

This course will present a specifically Māori view of how we see our world, our culture and our experiences. It will give Māori insights into topics that are often discussed and sometimes controversial, and that continue to shape contemporary life in New Zealand. These include aspects of world view and cosmology, the arrival of our Māori ancestors, the structure and nature of Māori society, leadership, the arrival of Europeans, the 1835 He Whakaputanga o te Rangatiratanga o Nu Tīreni and the 1840 Tiriti o Waitangi, the impact of British settlement and colonisation on Māori society, racism, the Land Wars, the struggle for Māori rights to the present day, the Waitangi Tribunal and the settlement of treaty claims, activism, incarceration, health, the United Nations and indigenous rights and constitutional transformation.

 Course outcomes:

A student who successfully completes this course will have the opportunity to:

• aquire a good understanding of the Māori world informed by a Māori world view
• begin the life long journey of understanding the customs and traditions of Māori that are woven into the land and bind us to it
• gain an appreciation of the Māori language as a unique and precious treasure that should be available to all peoples who call this land home
• understand the significance of He Whakaputanga 1835 and Te Tiriti o Waitangi 1840 as living documents with constitutional implications
• learn about the ongoing process of colonisation and its impacts on Māori
• develop their skills in researching, discussing and writing critically about Māori culture and society from an informed perspective. 

 Assessment Summary:

In-class Test 1 (15%): Week 2

In-class Test 2 (20%): Week 4

Tutorial Participation (5%): Ongoing

Exam (60%): To be announced

Weekly Topics: (Subject to change)

Week 1	Introduction to the Māori World Te Reo Māori: The Māori Langauge     Tikanga: Underlying Values   Kapa Haka: Performing Arts Te Ao Mārama: Māori World View
Week 2	He Wakaputanga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi Colonisation In-class Test 1 Māori Activism Māori Leadership
Week 3	Mau Moko Māori in the United Nations Constitutional Transformation Incarceration / Decarceration
Week 4	Treaty Jurisprudence Treaty Settlements Māori Health In-class Test 2 Conclusion

Prescribed Texts:

There are no prescribed texts for this course, all course readings are available on Canvas. 

 Recommended Texts:

• Mutu, Margaret. (2011). The State of Māori Rights. Wellington: Huia.

This text provides reviews of many of the issues affecting Māori between 1995 and 2009. The aim of the text is to summarise contemporary issues. It also provides a large number of references to direct you to further information and reading on each of the issues.

At pages 213 to 215 of The State of Māori Rights is a glossary of Māori words used in the text, words that are commonly used when discussing Māori issues in English. They will be used frequently in lectures and tutorials so you need to be familiar with them and understand them.

• Walker, Ranginui (2004). Ka Whawhai Tonu Matou – Struggle Without End (Rev Edn). Auckland: Penguin Books.  

This text presents a broad overview of Māori culture and history from the creation traditions through to the modern era. It may be useful to provide some context for the issues and events discussed in this paper.

 Workload and deadlines for submission of coursework:           

The University of Auckland's expectation is that students spend 10 hours per week on a 15-point course, including time in class and personal study. Students should manage their academic workload and other commitments accordingly. Deadlines for coursework are set by course convenors and will be advertised in course material. You should submit your work on time. In extreme circumstances, such as illness, you may seek an extension but you may be required to provide supporting information before the assignment is due. Late assignments without a pre-approved extension may be penalised by loss of marks – check course information for details.

Course Outline: 

Māori 130 Course Outline Summer School 2018.docx